Macrophyte flora of Tobolsk

The purpose of the research is the studying of the flora of waterbodies and watercourses of the city of Tobolsk (Tyumen Region, Russia). The work is based on the author's hydrobotanical studies, which have been carried out in the city since 2015. The herbarium materials of the city of Tobolsk and literature sources were also studied. Tobolsk is a city in the Tyumen region (Russia) located at the confluence of the Tobol and Irtysh Rivers. The main part of the city is located on the right coast of the Irtysh River, two microdistricts (Levoberezhje and Sumkino) are located on the left coast of the river. The total area of the city is 222 km2. The water bodies of the city are numerous and diverse. Natural waterbodies and watercourses are represented by the Tobol and Irtysh Rivers, several small rivers (Kurdyumka, Slesarka, Bekerovka, Abramovka) and streams – a tributaries of the Irtysh River and small rivers. Floodplain lakes and channels between them are also numerous in the city. In addition, waterlogged areas of lowland (minerotrophic) bogs, swampy forests and floodplain meadows are common. Anthropogenic waterbodies include hydrous quarries, excavations, drainage ditches and reservoirs, ponds, roadside ditches, puddles.